Apollo Theatre — Attraction in London

"Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience" at the Apollo Theatre is a brilliantly executed homage to the classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers. The show offers an immersive theatre experience that transports the audience into the heart of a dysfunctional dining experience at the fictional hotel, where chaos and laughter ensue.

The production masterfully recreates the beloved characters of Basil, Sybil, and Manuel, capturing their quirks and eccentricities with remarkable accuracy. The actors deliver outstanding performances, skillfully blending scripted material with improvisation. Basil's irritable and haughty demeanor, Sybil's commanding presence, and Manuel's endearing clumsiness are brought to life with infectious energy and precision.

Set in a dining room, the show unfolds around the audience, who are treated as guests at the hotel. This unique format allows for direct interaction with the characters, adding a layer of spontaneity and unpredictability that keeps the audience engaged and in stitches throughout the evening. The dinner setting becomes a playground for comic mishaps, with waiters dropping plates, mix-ups in orders, and Basil's increasingly frantic attempts to maintain some semblance of order.

The script smartly integrates iconic moments and lines from the original series, delighting fans with nostalgic nods while still ensuring that the humor is accessible to newcomers. The pace is brisk, with physical comedy and witty dialogue seamlessly intertwined to create a non-stop barrage of laughs.

One of the show's strengths lies in its ability to recreate the feel of Fawlty Towers while adding fresh, interactive elements. The cast's improvisational skills are put to the test as they navigate the unpredictable nature of live audience participation, resulting in moments of genuine hilarity and surprise.

The dinner aspect of the show is more than just a backdrop; it is an integral part of the experience. The actors' interactions with the food service are a source of continuous comedy, whether it's Manuel's bumbling attempts to serve or Basil's sarcastic quips. The culinary component is handled with tongue-in-cheek charm, perfectly complementing the overall farcical atmosphere.

In conclusion, "Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience" at the Apollo Theatre is a must-see for fans of the original TV series and anyone who enjoys immersive, interactive comedy. The show is a delightful blend of nostalgia and innovation, offering an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, chaos, and charm. It stands as a fitting tribute to one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, reimagined in a way that is both respectful and...

Beautiful small theater with efficient staff. Seats are very tight with not much leg room, not even for short people. And the seats themselves are small (even for a petite woman like me who is less than 50 kg) and are extremely uncomfortable — so much so I’m actually in pain the next morning. No joke. For that reason alone I wouldn’t return to this theater. Hard to enjoy a show in painful seats.

Features small scale shows not large productions. We saw “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” which was a very good production with the amazingly talented Layton Williams.

Bar has the basic drinks (no slushees for margaritas like some other theaters and not a lot of non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t carbonated) and not much in the way of snacks. Price for a bottle of still water was £2.50. My husband’s gin and tonic was £12.50. That’s expensive compared to other theater bars.

No one showed us to our seat once we got to the stalls. Only one guy at the theater entrance guided us to the bottom level. We were in stalls row F and I had a blocked view because of the tall person in front of me. Paid almost £100/ticket for that seat! They don’t space the seats correctly and seats 5 and 6 are too far to the side so your head has to be tilted the entire time. Not exactly worthy of the expense ticket.

Toilets have about six or seven stalls for women which isn’t a lot for a theater. Setup is odd because the queue is in the way of half the toilets and the sinks so you have to push through people to get to the sink if you’re using the toilet on the right side. Get there early because the lines are long.

The theater gets two stars but the show deserves more so I’m averaging it out. As others have said there is no row A and the stage is very high so even row F...

Asked for help to find seats, was shown to seats and sat comfortably waiting for show to start, then 5 mins later we were challenged that we were sat in someone's seat, and apparently they were right and we were left very embarrassed. We then had to seek help to find where our seats were again, only to be told we needed to go back outside the theatre to another entrance, this was really annoying as the play was about to start and the weather was awful outside and we joined yet another queue. We finally got to our seats at the annoyance of those around us, and to top it all the view was disgusting for the price we paid. We went to see fawlty towers and this was a big expense but we felt it was worth it for our first Christmas as newlyweds. The production was amazing, but we saw maybe 60% at most due to poor viewing. We couldn't see anything at all at the front and especially to the left of the stage, which is where the bulk of the play took place. The only people who could see anything were the people on the front row, and so everyone was ducking, stretching and leaning to try to get a glimpse of what was going on. Extremely poor value for money, inexperienced staff, diabolical visibility, zero healthy snacks available, extortionate price, would not recommend unless you are the lucky few who can manage to remortgage your house to get a centre seat on the front row, are lucky enough to get a member of staff who knows their own way around the building, and you don't mind people heavy breathing on your shoulders as they try to get a view from behind you.....oooo and take your own snacks if you don't want to clog your arteries or raise your...